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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2005
Page
8
The Middletown Journal announces leadership changes with Ann Hoffman as publisher and M. David Goodwin as editor, complemented by Michael Williams handling editorial pages.
Editorial calls Middletown officials to resume debate on how chiefs are chosen. With Mike Bruck as police chief and Becker’s move to permanent city manager, questions arise about residency requirements, internal versus external candidates, and discretionary hiring. Reopening the process could ensure best leadership for both departments.
The Dayton Daily News argues federal shield legislation should mirror states like Ohio, protecting reporters from forced disclosure of confidential sources while balancing law enforcement needs. It notes Judith Miller's jailings and calls for making prosecutors follow guidelines governing subpoenas, with independent review and accountability.
A Northwestern University lacrosse team photo with President Bush reignites a national conversation on attire at the White House. The piece notes the choice of casual flip flops versus formal dress and argues for balance between comfort and occasion. It contrasts public reactions across major papers and ends with a personal reflection on evolving style and decorum.
A column argues cell phone use distracts drivers and drains brain power even with hands free devices. It cites Australian crash data and Johns Hopkins imaging showing attention shifts from visual tasks to listening while driving. The piece cites McLuhan and Levinson on the phone as a powerful medium and includes anecdotes of people using hands free devices in public.
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